Compare Mercedes-Benz CLK A209 facelift vs Volkswagen New Beetle Cabriolet vs Volkswagen Beetle A5 Cabriolet

Mercedes-Benz CLK A209 facelift

Volkswagen New Beetle Cabriolet

Volkswagen Beetle A5 Cabriolet

Mercedes-Benz CLK A209 faceliftVolkswagen New Beetle CabrioletVolkswagen Beetle A5 Cabriolet
Variants
CLK 63 AMG
CLK 200 Kompressor 163 MT
CLK 200 Kompressor 184 MT
CLK 280 MT
CLK 320 CDI MT
CLK 350
CLK 500 M113
CLK 500 M273
1.4
1.6 102
1.8 Turbo
1.9 TDI 101
1.9 TDI 105
2.0 AT
2.0
1.2 TSI
1.2 TSI DSG
1.4 TSI
1.4 TSI DSG
2.0 TDI 110
2.0 TDI 110 DSG
2.0 TDI 150
2.0 TDI 150 DSG
2.0 TSI
2.0 TSI DSG

Reviews

Neofiliac score71%21%39%
Pros
  • More powerful drivetrain
  • Improvement in build quality
  • So ugly it can be unforgettable
  • Rather good styling
  • Improved performance
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Some engine reliability concerns
  • Slow and sluggish
  • No powerful engine options
  • High 0.37 drag coefficient
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • Low cargo capacity
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • Only available with small engines
  • Lingering reliability concerns

Price

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